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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: LODE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $4
1 Year Target Price $4
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.04% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 143.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.5 | 52 Weeks Range 1.67 - 10.10 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.67 - 10.10 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.61 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -2316.88% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -17.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) -65.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 155287868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 43.7 |
Enterprise Value 155287868 | Price to Sales(TTM) 43.7 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 47.33 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.09 | Shares Outstanding 49264200 | Shares Floating 35050965 |
Shares Outstanding 49264200 | Shares Floating 35050965 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.45 | Percent Institutions 6.92 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Comstock Mining Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Comstock Mining Inc. focuses on acquiring, exploring, developing, and operating mineral properties, primarily in Nevada. Founded in 2003, it initially focused on gold and silver properties in the Comstock Lode mining district and has evolved to include real estate and other assets.
Core Business Areas
- Mining Operations: Exploration, development, and production of gold and silver from properties in Nevada.
- Real Estate Development: Acquiring, developing, and selling real estate assets in the Comstock district.
- Alternative Energy: The Company is also exploring opportunities in alternative energy solutions
Leadership and Structure
Corrado De Gasperis is the Executive Chairman and CEO. The company has a board of directors and operates with functional departments including exploration, finance, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold and Silver Bullion: Sale of gold and silver extracted from the company's mining operations. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely due to the global nature of the gold and silver market. Competitors include larger mining companies such as Newmont (NEM) and Barrick Gold (GOLD). Revenue from this product varies significantly year to year depending on production and metal prices.
- Real Estate: Sale of developed and undeveloped land within the Comstock district. Market share depends on regional housing markets around Nevada and is heavily impacted by the real estate market conditions and regional competition from other land developers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mining industry is highly cyclical, influenced by commodity prices, global economic conditions, and geopolitical factors. The real estate sector is impacted by interest rates, economic growth, and local demographics.
Positioning
Comstock Mining Inc. is a smaller player in the gold and silver mining industry, focusing on specific regions in Nevada. Competitive advantages might include specific land holdings and potential resource discoveries. They are currently pursuing alternative energy solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global gold mining market is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Comstock Mining's TAM is a smaller portion of this, dependent on their production capacity and the value of their real estate holdings. Market capital is approximately $100 million.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic land positions in historical mining districts
- Experience in gold and silver exploration
- Real estate assets with development potential
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources compared to larger mining companies
- Dependence on fluctuating commodity prices
- Small market capitalization
Opportunities
- Discovery of new mineral deposits
- Strategic partnerships or acquisitions
- Increased demand for gold and silver
- Potential growth in real estate market
Threats
- Fluctuations in gold and silver prices
- Environmental regulations and permitting challenges
- Competition from larger mining companies
- Economic downturn impacting real estate market
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEM
- GOLD
- FNV
Competitive Landscape
Comstock Mining Inc. is a small player compared to major gold mining companies. It competes on a regional level with advantages from its specific land holdings, but it is vulnerable to market fluctuations due to its small capitalization.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been variable, driven by exploration success and commodity prices.
Future Projections: Future projections are dependent on analysts estimates that are subject to change.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the continued exploration of existing properties and expansion into alternative energy solutions.
Summary
Comstock Mining Inc. is a small mining and real estate company with operations in Nevada. It possesses some strengths in land position but faces challenges due to its smaller size and fluctuating commodity prices. Its expansion into alternative energy represents a potential growth avenue but needs to mitigate risk of financial constraints.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings with the SEC
- Financial news sources
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Comstock Mining Inc
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Virginia City, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-03-18 | Executive Chairman & CEO Mr. Corrado F. De Gasperis | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Precious Metals & Mining | Full time employees 46 | Website https://www.comstock.inc |
Full time employees 46 | Website https://www.comstock.inc |
Comstock Inc. engages in the systemic decarbonization business in Nevada and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Fuels, Metals, Mining, Strategic Investments, and Corporate Services. It develops and commercializes technology that extract and convert wasted and unused lignocellulosic biomass into intermediates for refining into advanced renewable fuels. The company also owns 100% in the Lucerne Project located in the Storey County, Nevada; and the Spring Valley Project situated in the Lyon County, Nevada. In addition, it offers engineering and construction services; and invests in non-mining real estate, water rights, and securities investments. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Virginia City, Nevada.

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